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The Olympus VN-702PC digital voice recorder is great for quick and easy note-taking. Record classroom lectures, presentations, business meetings, or just a voice memo to yourself. The recorder has 2GB of built-in memory, enough for 832 hours of basic-quality recordings. But if you need more, just insert a microSD card into the player and keep recording.

Simple recording

The VN-702PC features a built-in kickstand that holds the recorder upright. The voice-activation mode lets you make convenient, hands-free recordings. Simply select what you want to record, such as lectures, music, or personal memos, and Scene Select automatically adjusts the recording levels for you. Choose either MP3 mode for maximum recording time, or WMA mode for improved sound quality.

Playback options

Use the built-in speaker for playback, or plug in your headphones for more discreet listening. The recorder can deliver up to 72 hours of operation with two “AAA” batteries (included).

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General Features

Overview: The Olympus VN-702PC is a compact, easy-to-use,
hand-held portable digital voice recorder. It has a built-in 2 GB flash memory for
hours of recording time. It has a built-in, monaural microphone, a 28mm diameter mono speaker, and
jacks for an external microphone and headphones. The VN-702PC operates on two
"AAA" alkaline batteries (supplied).

LCD Display: The VN-702PC features a 1-1/8" square,
monochrome
LCD display which indicates recording and playback information. You can set the
font size to large for easy-to-read data, or small for maximum information. The recorder
will display the elapsed or remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and
seconds. When not recording, the current time can be displayed. You can set the
display contrast to one of 12 levels.

Date and Time: The recorder features a built-in clock. If
you have set the time and date, information as to when a sound file was recorded
is stored automatically with that file.

Built-in Microphone: The unit features a built-in monaural
microphone on the top of the recorder. You can set the recording level to High
or Low. In addition to the built-in microphone, the
recorder also has a 3.5mm external microphone input.

Built-In 2 GB Flash Memory: The VN-702PC Digital Voice
Recorder features a built-in 2 GB flash memory which can hold hours of audio or
voice memos. The unit has 5 pre-programmed folders, with up to 200 files per
folder.

Memory Card Slot: In addition to the 2 GB built-in memory,
the VN-702PC has a memory card expansion slot for more recording capacity. The slot
will accept microSD (and microSDHC) memory cards up to 32 GB.

USB Port: The VN-702PC has a Mini-B 2.0 USB port on one side
for connecting the unit to your computer for file transfer. A short USB cable is supplied. The unit is Hi-speed
USB 2.0-compatible, and can work with the following Operating Systems: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP,
and Mac OS X (v10.4.11-v10.7).

Stand: The recorder has an integrated fold-out stand on the
back of the body. During recording, the stand helps reduce picking up surface
noise from a table top. During playback, the stand also cuts down on vibration
caused by the speaker when placed on flat surfaces. The stand also makes the
display easier to read when used.

Power Requirements: The recorder is powered by two
"AAA"-sized alkaline
batteries (included). See the chart below for battery
life information during recording. During playback, the batteries provide up to
21 hours using the built-in speaker, or up to 68 hours using earphones.

Recording Features

Recording Format: The VN-702PC records audio files in MP3 or
WMA formats in six recording modes at bit rates of
48 kbps to 192 kbps for MP3, or 5 to 32 kbps for WMA.
You can record in stereo or mono, depending upon the recording mode. When
recording with the built-in microphone, a stereo recording will have the same
audio recorded to both channels. Lower bit rates provide longer recording times while higher bit rates offer
better quality recordings. The selectable recording modes are as follows:

Recording Mode

Frequency Response

Maximum Recording Time
Built-in 2 GB Memory

Max. Battery Life

MP3 192 kbps

70 Hz to 19 kHz

22 hours

53 hours

MP3 128 kbps

70 Hz to 17 kHz

33 hrs 30 min

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MP3 48 kbps

70 Hz to 10 kHz

89 hrs 30 min

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WMA 32 kbps

70 Hz to 13 kHz

131 hours

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WMA 16 kbps

70 Hz to 7 kHz

258 hours

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WMA 5 kbps

70 Hz to 3 kHz

823 hours

72 hours

Note: The maximum capacity for a single file is limited
to approximately 4 GB for MP3 and WMA.

Recording Scenes: A recording setting can be set to one of four templates to suit the recording scene or
situation, or you can register a specific setting and save it for later use. The
available Recording Scenes include:

Memo: Suitable for dictation

Meeting: Suitable for recording meeting

Conference: Suitable for seminars with a small number
of people

DNS: Suitable for voice recognition software (see more
below)

User Setting: Recording with a user-saved setting.

DNS Scene: The DNS recording scene lets you record spoken
audio that you will later transcribe. DNS makes the audio suitable to use with
optional Dragon NaturallySpeaking software, which uses speech-to-text technology
to transcribe spoken words into a text document. When set to DNS, the total
recording time is 32-1/2 hours using the built-in 2 GB memory.

VCVA Function: You can set the VN-702PC to automatically
start recording when is picks up sound and shut off when the sound stops. The
Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) lets you adjust the volume level
threshold for starting and stopping recording. The VCVA level can be set to any
of 15 different values.

Edit and Playback Functions

Playback Formats: The VN-702PC can playback MP3 and WMA
format files with bit rates of 8-320 kbps for MP3 and 5-320 kbps for WMA.

Playback Speed: You can adjust the playback speed as you
desire; slowing it down to review spots you couldn't understand, or speeding it
up to listen to meeting content at a faster speed. You can choose from Normal
Playback (x1.0 Play), Slow Playback (x0.5 to x0.9), or Fast Playback (x1.1 to
x2.0). Some features, such as setting index marks, are not available during Slow
or Fast Playback.

Index and Temp Marks: Setting an index mark or a temp mark
lets you quickly find a location you want to listen to while fast forwarding or
fast rewinding. Index marks cannot be placed on files created on machines other
than this recorder, but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember
desired locations. Up to 99 index and temp marks can be placed on a single file.

Segment Repeat: The Segment Repeat function, also known as
A-B Repeat, enables you to repeat playback of part of a particular file. You can place marks at the beginning and the
ending of a recorded passage for repeated playback. This constant repetition
feature can be used for language learning.

Voice Filter: In addition, the recording has a Voice Filter
to cut low and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and
enable clear audio playback.

Erase: You can erase your recorded
messages one by one, or all messages in a folder at one time.

Divide: In the stop mode, you can divide a file into two
parts, with the new file number being added to the newer part of the divided
file. Only MP3 files recorded on this unit may be divided.

Protect Files: To prevent a file from being accidentally
erased or edited, you can protect an important file. When a file is protected,
it is regarded as a read-only file. Protection can be released, if desired.

Calendar Search: You can easily search for recordings by
date. A calendar is displayed, indicating the dates when recordings were made.

Hold Function: The VN-702PC has a Hold function that will lock
the buttons to prevent accidental operations. The Hold function is activated by
sliding the power switch to the left.

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